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Magen David Adom announces that in addition to its 15,000 nationwide volunteers, of which 4,000 are in the �on-call� unit, it is adding an additional 200 to the �on-call� fleet.

These 200 volunteers will receive a MDA motorized scooter and equipment, permitting them to respond from wherever they are at a moment�s notice.

The volunteers took part in a special evening hosted in the Ruth Daniel Residence Hotel in Tel Aviv, during which a ceremony was held to distribute their first-response bags and equipment which was purchased by the National Road Safety Authority.

The new on-call personnel include both paramedics and EMTs, delivering basic and advanced life support for persons requiring prehospital emergency medical care.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)